Head teachers and principals Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£65,236
Mean
£68,308
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £65,236 |
| Mean | £68,308 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£5,436£65,236
−Income tax
£1,127£13,526
−National Insurance
£276£3,315
=Take-home pay
£4,033£48,394
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£65,236
Male
£54,412
Female
£67,896
Mean annual pay
All employees
£68,308
Male
£63,641
Female
£72,398
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £65,236 | £54,412 | £67,896 |
| Mean | £68,308 | £63,641 | £72,398 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£67,022
Full-time (mean)
£69,742
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £67,022 |
| Mean | £69,742 |
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